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As America's first research university, we've been tackling difficult questions and finding answers since 1876.Whether theystudy chemistry, engineering, music, anthropology, or all of the above, every one of our students is an investigator.

We’re America’s first research university.

Johns Hopkins was founded on the principle that by pursuing big ideas and sharing what we learn, we make the world a better place. For more than 140 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision.

Intellectually diverse

More than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in our nine schools.

Driven by our curiosity

For 38years in a row, we’ve put more money into research than any other U.S. academic institution.

Recognized for our scholarship

27 Hopkins researchers past and present have earnedNobel Prizes.

Globally focused

The university reaches into nearly every corner of the globe, conducting research, training, and related activities in more than 150countries.

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You’re dealing with some of the
smartest people in the world
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smartest people in the world

World-class divisions, working together as one university.

Johns Hopkins is made up of nine academic divisions plus the Applied Physics Laboratory. Our faculty and students study, teach, and learn in and across more than 260 programs regularly recognized as being among the nation's best.

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The
National Arbitration and Mediation Committee (NAMC)
makes recommendations to FINRA regarding recruitment, qualification, training, and evaluation of arbitrators and mediators. The NAMC also makes recommendations on rules, regulations and procedures that govern the conduct of arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution matters before FINRA.